COMMUNITY NEWS: NCT, Dec. 13, 2009

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Senior Center plays bingo from
12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Mondays and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. The cost is
$1 for 2 cards on Mondays and $3 for a half pack or $6 for a full
pack Wednesdays. The games take place at 111 W. Richmar Ave. Call
760-744-5535.

Reading program offered for seniors

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Senior Center is offering
grandparents the opportunity to record themselves reading a story
to their grandchildren through the "United Through Reading
Program," a free program. Grandparents are recorded on a DVD
reading books to their grandchildren. You can bring in a book of
your choice or choose one from the onsite collection. You can also
be recorded sharing a story from your memory or photos, poems, etc.
Reserve at 760-744-5535.

Free class on Israel

SAN MARCOS ---- Cultural Discovery presents "Israel: The People,
Land and Culture" from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the San Marcos
Senior Center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Call 760-744-5535.

Mah-jongg group looking for players

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Senior Center welcomes mah-jongg
players at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at 111 W. Richmar Ave. All skill
levels are represented and welcome. The group meets for lunch in
the Discovery Cafe before playing. Reserve one day in advance for
lunch at 760-744-5535.

Ballroom dance classes offered

SAN MARCOS ----The San Marcos Senior Center has ballroom dance
classes from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays at 111 W. Richmar Ave. The
cost is $35 for 10 lessons. You do not need a partner, and the
lessons are continuous. The instructor is Mel Carillo. Call
760-744-5535.

Old cells phones wanted by senior center

SAN MARCOS ---- The San Marcos Senior Center is recycling cell
phones. They are sent to the National Council on Aging. Proceeds
are being used to furnish the center's new fitness room. Drop off
phones at 111 W. Richmar Ave. Call 760-744-5535.

VISTA ---- Grace Presbyterian Church of Vista will hold "A Night
in Bethlehem" family Christmas event from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at
1450 E. Vista Way. The event will feature crafts, snacks and
activities for the family. Register by Dec. 15 at 760-724-0077.

Santa’s workshop to be held in Vista

VISTA ---- The city of Vista will hold "Santa’s Workshop" from 9
to 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at Brengle Terrace Recreation Center, 1200 Vale
Terrace Drive. Children ages 1-9 can create holiday gifts for their
friends and family, enjoy Gingerbread-building contests, play
holiday-themed games and have their pictures taken with Santa for
$5. Tickets is cost $10 for kids and $4 for adults. Call
760-726-1340, ext. 1501, or e-mail rrhoades@cityofvista.com.